Maps
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Why China’s island building is so foreboding
Airstrips, Artificial Islands, China, History, Maps, Philippines, Reclamation, South China Sea Dispute, SpratlysOver the past six months, China has gotten a little bit bigger. China’s expansion, which has amounted to less than two square miles of new land, is making waves not for how big it is, but where it is. Chinese engineers, with the help of barges and dredging machines, have been enlarging tiny reefs, sand […]
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Introduction of Justice Antonio T. Carpio for the Antiquarian Map Exhibit Lecture
Antiquarian maps, China, historical maps, History, Justice Antonio Carpio, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Lopez Museum, map exhibit, Maps, maritime claims, Philippine maritime sovereignty, Philippines, South China Sea Dispute, Stephanie Gomez-Somera, territorial history, UNCLOSAtty. Stephanie V. Gomez-Somera introduced Justice Antonio T. Carpio as the lecturer for the Antiquarian Map Exhibit at the Lopez Museum and Library, emphasizing his expertise in maritime sovereignty through historical maps.
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The South China Sea Dispute
Bajo de Masinloc, Cartographic Exhibit, China, Historical Truths and Lies, History, IBP National Convention, International Law, Justice Antonio Carpio, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Maps, nine-dashed line, Philippine Sovereignty, Philippines maritime rights, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, South China Sea Dispute, Spratlys, territorial claimsJustice Antonio Carpio’s series of lectures addresses the South China Sea dispute, focusing on China’s “nine-dashed line” and its impact on Philippine sovereignty. The talks highlight legal, economic, and strategic implications, emphasizing the international tribunal’s ruling against China’s claims. Carpio also discusses the Philippines’ rights to its exclusive economic zones (EEZ) and the strategic importance of the region.
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Maps, charts to back up PH case vs China
MANILA, Philippines–The Philippines will be submitting a “voluminous” amount of documents containing arguments, maps and charts to the United Nations arbitration tribunal to bolster its case in its South China Sea territorial dispute with China. Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario said the supplemental submission to be sent to the tribunal in the Hague between […]
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Historical Facts and Lies in the West Philippine Sea
Arbitration, Bajo de Masinloc, Cartographic Exhibit, China, historical facts, historical lies, Historical Rights, History, International Law, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, legal foundations, Maps, Maritime Sovereignty, Philippines, Philippines history, Philippines maritime rights, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea, South China Sea Dispute, territorial claims, Territorial Disputes, West Philippine SeaExplore the historical facts, lies, and rights surrounding the West Philippine Sea. Delve into the complexities of sovereignty, territorial claims, and the legal foundations of the Philippines’ maritime entitlements.
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When Scarborough was ‘Panacot’
Ambeth Ocampo, Bajo de Masinloc, Cartographic Exhibit, China, History, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Maps, Panacot, Philippines, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea DisputeCommon sense, as we all know, is far from common. Then there are the things we hold to be true without question. When we take the trouble to give these a second look, sometimes we are surprised to find the opposite to be true. People who have followed this column for many years know how […]
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South China Sea: Still no evidence of historical Chinese claims
Two scholars have responded to my call for supporters of Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea to provide verifiable evidence in support of their arguments. However the response of Dr Li Dexia and Tan Keng Tat (http://www.rsis.edu.sg/rsis-publication/rsis/co14165) shows just how difficult this task is likely to be. They are unable to prove any […]
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JUSTICE CARPIO TO LECTURE ON THE SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTE AT NDCP 24 November 2014
China, Exhibit, History, Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Maps, National Defense College of the Philippines, NDCP, Philippines, South China Sea DisputeSenior Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio of the Supreme Court of the Philippines will deliver a lecture entitled, “The South China Sea Dispute” on 24 November 2014 (Monday) at 0200H, Auditorium, National Defense College of the Philippines. He will also be the Guest of Honor during the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Cartographic Exhibit at […]